I’m enjoying living in the country near a small city (Owen Sound has a population of about 21,000), but there… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
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It’s the end of a week of travel for us; we’ve stayed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and are… Read more Historical Highlights 163
Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
Happy Thanksgiving! Each year I enjoy writing a blog post that touches on the holiday somehow. So far I have… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Sign me up to visit Mark Twain’s house! What do you think of interactive… Read more Historical Highlights 155
6 Things I Learned in May
Following Emily P. Freeman’s example, here’s my post on things I’ve learned lately. Ice cream sandwiches do not stay frozen… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Four Movies for Victoria Day
Did you know that Canada is the only country in the world to celebrate Victoria Day? I was surprised to… Read more Four Movies for Victoria Day
A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary
Since it was a holiday today we decided to go out for lunch and then visit the Military Museums of… Read more A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary
Firsts of 2017 in Pictures
This is my third year compiling a list of “firsts” to post on my blog. At the end of 2015… Read more Firsts of 2017 in Pictures
6 Things I Learned in December
Is your year off to a good start? Looking back, here are six assorted things I learned in December —… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! If you’d like, take a few minutes to look back at all the things that made December… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
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I hope you’re ready for some great links on topics ranging from Anglo-Saxon manuscripts to Egyptian art, from abandoned mines… Read more Historical Highlights 122
Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
Merry Christmas! I love “Christmas” songs that are really about winter (like “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland”) and I… Read more Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
Our community association puts out a monthly newsletter that includes information on sports programs, letters from local politicians, jokes submitted… Read more The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions